Deadly Times

The 1910 Bombing of the Los Angeles Times and America's Forgotten Decade of Terror

Lew Irwin

Between 1907 and 1911, the United States was hit by the longest period of sustained terrorism in its history. Of more than 200 bombings that were carried out during this period, the most shocking was the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building on the morning of October 1, 1910, which killed at least twenty people.

Deadly Times tells the fascinating story of the bombing, the search to apprehend the bombers, the issues that polarized the nation, and the dramatic trials that ensued. « lessmore »

Lew Irwin has been a Los Angeles television anchorman, investigative reporter, and host on a variety of television and radio shows, including the nationally syndicated Earth News Radio. Since 1992, he has been the publisher and editor of Studio Briefing, the entertainment industry's most widely circulated newsletter.

This story has it all: big social issues that divided the public, shocking explosions, great detective work, and riveting courtroom drama.

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1910 Los Angeles, California

Deadly Times

The 1910 Bombing of the Los Angeles Times and America's Forgotten Decade of Terror

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Summary

Summary

Between 1907 and 1911, the United States was hit by the longest period of sustained terrorism in its history. Of more than 200 bombings that were carried out during this period, the most shocking was the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times building on the morning of October 1, 1910, which killed at least twenty people.

Deadly Times tells the fascinating story of the bombing, the search to apprehend the bombers, the issues that polarized the nation, and the dramatic trials that ensued.

Lew Irwin has been a Los Angeles television anchorman, investigative reporter, and host on a variety of television and radio shows, including the nationally syndicated Earth News Radio. Since 1992, he has been the publisher and editor of Studio Briefing, the entertainment industry's most widely circulated newsletter.

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This story has it all: big social issues that divided the public, shocking explosions, great detective work, and riveting courtroom drama.